Starting treatment - any preparation tips?

[miss moneypenny]

Hi,

I am starting Peg-Intron and Ribavirin next week and wonder if any of you have any tips on what preparation could help?

I have got back up for the school run, shopping etc, but wonder if anyone had any tricks that helped them physically prepare.

Also, I am going to be on 90 (somethings???) of the peg and 800 riba, and I am around 130lbs, geno1b with low viral load - (so trying for the shorter course if clear at 4 weeks). This dosage sounds quite low compared to others, anyone have any ideas about this.

thanks in advance,  and  hope you  are  having  a  warmer day than me  ( -5 this morning!! ) xx

[vegas777]

did your biopsy show fatty liver?

[vegas777]

I thought about you yesterday when we were discussing anemia, got a question for ya -

how low did he let you go before he intervened with the rescue drugs? and how much riba are you on?

*dippers*

[FlGuy]

Veg: The cats will make sure that you don't ignore them.  My problem was losing track of the kids. We have 2 yorkies. During TX they were always with me - animal empathy or sympathy.  People had the good sense to a void me.
Foresee: Dorian Grey in reverse. You'll look older, the picture will get younger.

[vegas777]

Hi Angie, hope you're doing well....

Someone asked me today what I would do if my hair fell out while I was on treatment...I thought about that for a few minutes and then grinned an evil veggie dip grin -

A WIG!!!  

The fun you can have with different hair is endless - You live in Hollywood, you could probably get em real cheap there...

But if I were you and worried about my appearance, with all that long beautiful hair you have, cut if off before you start...Give it to cancer association and soemone else can get the benefit of it, or have a wig made for yourself!

I may shave my head!!!  heck it's only hair, it'll grow back...

They have a big fund raiser here called cops for cancer, you get people to sponsor you for shaving your head!!!

*veggie the bald dip*  heheheheehe

[FlGuy]

When you get the meds read the instructions for storage - the IFN will likely require refrigeration.

[nyhepc]

i tried to respond to some posts yesterday, but couldn't remember my password....had to ask, lol.
am 2b, treating 17 weeks overall, 11 of those on full dose, my 24 weeks started 11 weeks ago. have had anemia problems...take neupogen and procrit. my first attempt at tx lasted 4 weeks, second lasted 1 week, this is third attempt.
was reading jim's and coug's exchange about continuing or stopping treatment. i have much respect and sometimes am in awe of those who need to treat for 48,52, 60 wks...1 full course..or 2 or 3. you have great mental strength.
but, i'm with coug...after this 24 weeks, i'm done, regardless of outcome. i guess i can't deal with tx and life's other bumps in the road all at the same time. a couple events in past few weeks...my pregnant daughter had abnormal ultrasound (just cleared by doc yesterday..is ok...whew!!), have had 2 trees fall thru my house during windstorm, dad has been in hospital. i guess my point is, life happens regardless of how we feel today.. is hard enough to handle normal bumps, without having to do it on these meds. and big QOL issues, i am so tired of being sick and tired.
having said that, this treatment has made me a stronger person. if i can handle these meds on a daily basis, no tree( or 2) is going to get the best of me!!!
warmest wishes to all from cold NY

lorrie